What is the term for a person's belief that what he/she does politically matters, that he/she can make a difference when dealing with political decisions for which he/she disagrees?
a. Suffrage
b. Pragmatism
c. Attitude
d. Efficacy
e. Idealism
d
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In Lawrence v. Texas, the court determined that
a. people are entitled to their privacy, so private conduct cannot be a crime. b. people are subject to the norms of common morality, so private conduct can be criminalized. c. where public morality is different from the law, the voters should decide which standard should be followed. d. None of the above is correct.
Politicians pay close attention to group differences in polling data because
a. any problems with or defects in the polling data can be seen in the group differences. b. the polls tend to be more accurate at gauging Republican views. c. they determine feasible coalition-building strategies. d. pollsters frequently overlook the importance of demographic groups.
What made it possible for the Internet to replace TV as many Americans' primary news source?
A. Competition between Internet and traditional media B. The expansion of broadband connections C. Increased media bias in traditional media D. More television being offered through the web E. Less regulation of the Internet as compared to other media.
In the term "responsible government" the word "responsible" suggests that
A. the government can be voted out of office by the public. B. the government is subject to judicial review. C. the government is immune from prosecution. D. the government can deliver on its promises.